Vijayadashami, popularly known as Dussehra or Dassahra in Hindi, is also called Dashāhra in Bhojpuri and Maithili, and Dashain in Nepali. It is one of the most important Hindu festivals, observed each year at the end of Durga Puja and Navratri.

The day marks the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana and of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, symbolising the eternal victory of good over evil.

According to drikpanchang.com, the Dashami Tithi will begin on 1 October at 7:01 pm and end on 2 October at 7:10 pm. Shravan Nakshatra will be in effect from 9:13 am on 2 October to 9:34 am on 3 October.

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This year, Dussehra will be celebrated on Thursday, 2 October, with the auspicious

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